Getting around by boat and ferry La Rochelle

The people of Rochelais are lucky, they can go to the city by pedaling quietly on one of the bicycle paths, but they also have the possibility to offer themselves a mini cruise! Two solar-powered boats, Volta and Ampère, welcome them. Not only are they silent, but they do not pollute because they are powered by solar energy. They are also very smart and it is possible to get on board with your bike. This is enough to make the people of Rochelais want to get on board to reach the other side of the river in only 5 minutes.

Day and night beacons. Electricity on pontoon or dockside depending on basin, weather reports posted every morning, 24-hour code access to sanitary facilities, fuel pumps... Today, Les Minimes is the largest port on the Atlantic seaboard. Passengers and locals alike flock to Les Minimes, and not just to take a boat trip. Les Minimes is also a pleasant place to be, with its beach, seaside promenade, restaurants and, above all, an ice cream parlour renowned for its inimitable sorbets! Smart boaters will have no trouble getting to the city center, thanks to the sea bus and, of course, the bicycle!

The company didn't choose its name at random; it offers you the chance to sail and discover the Charente archipelago. The boats are waiting for you at the Vieux Port, just a stone's throw from the pedestrian streets. Several cruises are available, allowing you to see some of Charente-Maritime's most delightful spots. Of course, Fort Boyard is also on the list. If it's impossible to dock there, you can admire this stone vessel from your seat.

While La Rochelle boasts one of Europe's largest marinas, this basin is an exception. Sailors can access the beaching harbor, the Bassin des Chalutiers, as well as the Bassin des Yachts after a short passage between the two towers. A total of 390 berths are available, including 80 for visitors. The Bassin des Chalutiers accommodates large yachts from 17 m to 50 m, while the Havre d'échouage is ideal for sailors wishing to visit the city center. The port is well equipped for easy access, with gangways fitted with anti-slip strips and reserved parking spaces for cars...